Trump, Republicans go on a spending spree — ANALYSIS

White House budget director Mick Mulvaney would not allow cameras into the briefing room as he outlined President Donald Trump’s budget to reporters. He explained, “This is going to be really, really boring and really, really hard.”

Las Vegas wants operator for planned homeless courtyard

A temporary version of the Las Vegas courtyard, planned for a site at Foremaster Lane and Las Vegas Boulevard North, is expected to open this year.

A look back at the history of black superheroes in movies

If you’re having trouble relating to the jubilation surrounding this weekend’s release of “Black Panther” — the first major comic book movie starring a predominantly black cast — imagine for a moment that we weren’t living in an era in which every couple of months produced a superhero blockbuster starring a white guy named Chris.

 
Apple’s $349 HomePod will leave a ring on your wooden table

People who bought the just-released $349 internet-connected speaker from Apple, dubbed the HomePod, are reporting that it leaves a white ring on the surfaces of wooden furniture.

Former GOP Assemblyman Silberkraus running again

After losing his Assembly seat to two years ago by 212 votes, former GOP Assemblyman Stephen Silberkraus wants it back — setting up a showdown in one of the season’s most competitive races.

EPA prepares to shutter its lab in Las Vegas

The agency’s research branch has confirmed plans to vacate its lab on the UNLV campus and pull out of the Las Vegas Valley altogether by Sept. 30.

 
Shane Mosley headlines 2018 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame

Shane Mosley headlines the 14-member 2018 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame class that was announced Thursday. Mosley is best remembered for his two victories against Oscar De La Hoya.

Lava tube a 2-hour drive from Las Vegas

For an unusual one-day family adventure, try exploring a natural lava tube only two hours from Las Vegas, just across the California line.

Elko City Council votes to ban marijuana shops

The council adopted the measure this week, with the mayor casting the tie-breaking vote, following prolonged debate.

 
Golden Knights looking to expand season ticket base

There are more than 2,500 registrants on the Golden Knights’ “Can’t Wait List” who are looking to join the 14,000 who already have some sort of season ticket plan.

Senate votes down bipartisan immigration plan, Trump proposal

The Senate rejected both a bipartisan immigration plan and a more restrictive proposal by President Donald Trump on Thursday, suggesting the latest election-year debate on an issue that fires up both parties’ voters will produce a familiar outcome: stalemate.

Woman opens 3rd Las Vegas eatery after overcoming addiction

Scrawled above the gleaming, stainless-steel kitchen in chalkboard-like print, “authenticity” and “integrity” are the first two words Eat Summerlin patrons see.

Activists push for minority ownership in marijuana industry

Of Nevada’s 58 dispensaries, one is African-American-owned, according to the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association. While about 47 percent of industry employees are minorities, said Kema Ogden of Top Notch THC, there is work to be done.

 
Manny Pacquiao expected to fight at Mandalay Bay in April

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is working to finalize a bout between Manny Pacquiao and Mike Alvarado. Top Rank’s April 14 boxing card will take place at Mandalay Bay.

Mobile farmers market receives grant to spread to Henderson

“The concept was if we couldn’t get people to the garden, we were going to take the garden to them,” said Rosalind Brooks, founder of Vegas Roots, after accepting a $99,500 grant from Dignity Health to bring the truck to Henderson on Feb. 6.

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